What to Expect
Helpful guidance so you feel prepared, confident & comfortable
1. Booking a Session
There’s only one option of Remedial Massage. We’ll discuss more when you arrive for your session.
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Sure! Depending upon your needs and time we have available for your session, your treatment can be adjusted according to what feels most appropriate for you on the day.
Healing with Cheryl currently offers 60 minutes or 90 minutes through online booking.
New clients enjoy an additional 20 minutes in their first session.
For example, if you’re a new client and you’ve booked in 90 minutes in your first session, you’ll enjoy a total of 110 minutes during your first appointment.
Yes, all clients are asked to complete an intake and consent form before their first treatment.
This helps Cheryl to understand your health history, current concerns and anything she needs to consider when planning your session.
Sessions can be booked online through the website. You’ll receive a confirmation through an automated text and email after you’ve made your booking.
2. Before Your Session
Yes, an automated email and text message will reach you a couple of days before your appointment.
Wear underwear and something comfortable.
For Massage, you’ll undress to your underwear or to the extent needed for the areas being treated.
You’ll remain appropriately covered with towels through the massage.
For Craniosacral Therapy, you’ll remain fully clothed. So comfortable clothing is recommended.
No, CST is performed fully clothed.
If CST techniques are used during your massage, they’ll mainly be applied on your head or along your spine.
You don’t need to fast before your session. However, a very large meal immediately before treatment may feel uncomfortable, particularly when lying on the massage table.
If you’re a new client, arriving several minutes early can give you time to settle in and complete anything that needs to be done before your session time.
Please include relevant information on your intake form and let me know about any changes to your health, medications, injuries or recent medical treatment.
If you’re unsure whether massage or CST is appropriate for you, please speak with your doctor before booking.
Please contact Cheryl before booking if you’re pregnant. We’ll discuss your individual circumstances and whether the treatment that’s offered is appropriate for you.
Alternatively, send Cheryl a text message at 0452 464 399
Please ring the doorbell and kindly remove your footwear before or upon entering.
If you prefer to sit to don/doff your footwear, seating is available on the wooden box by the front door, and a stool or steps indoors.
House slippers are available if you’d like to wear them.
Kindly manage your booking through the confirmation email you received when you booked your session.
Alternatively, please inform, or text Cheryl at least 1 day before your scheduled session.
3. Locating the Clinic
Healing with Cheryl is a private home practise that’s located at 6 Albion St, Woodville Gardens, SA 5012.
It’s a residential area with street parking available.
If you take the bus, the nearest bus stop is 350 metres away at Stop 27 along Hanson Road.
Free street parking is available nearby.
Please allow a few extra minutes to find a suitable space and arrive for your appointment.
The clinic is located on the ground floor.
If you have mobility or accessibility needs, please contact Cheryl before booking so we can discuss whether the space is suitable.
All appointments are for the booked client only.
If you require a support person to accompany you, please contact Cheryl before your appointment so we can discuss your needs and privacy.
4. During Your Session
We’ll meet and you’ll fill up an intake form (if you’ve yet to fill in the digital version). We’ll then begin with a brief conversation about what brings you in, your general health and anything you’d like your therapist, Cheryl to be aware of.
We’ll then discuss the treatment and make sure you’re comfortable before we begin.
Pressure depends on the treatment and your preferences.
Craniosacral therapy techniques uses very gentle pressure to allow the body to settle.
Relaxation massage generally uses lighter, flowing strokes, while remedial massage may involve more focused or firmer work where needed.
More pressure doesn’t necessarily mean a better massage. I’ll be checking in with you and adjusting the pressure according to what feels comfortable and appropriate.
Massage may sometimes feel intense when working with areas of muscle tension, but it shouldn’t feel unbearable.
You’re always welcome to communicate with Cheryl and ask for less pressure, a change of technique or for her to stop working on a particular area.
CST is very gentle and quiet. Some people experience deep relaxation, warmth, subtle sensations or simply enjoy the restful stillness. Others may not notice much physically during the session.
Everyone’s experience is different.
Read a little more about CST here.
Absolutely. Your comfort and consent come first.
Your session is time for You.
You’re welcome to communicate with me to change the pressure, technique, position or treatment area, etc, at any point in time.
This depends on your individual needs and consent.
For massage, areas treated may include the back, shoulders, neck, arms, legs, feet or other appropriate areas.
For CST, you remain clothed and gentle touch at various areas of the body may be applied. E.g. on the head, shoulders, front and back of body and sacrum, and legs.
5. After Your Session
Please stay seated safely or lie back down onto the massage table. Cheryl will assist you when it’s safe to do so. If you feel unwell, we’ll take the time needed to assess the situation and decide on appropriate next steps.
Many people feel relaxed after a massage. You may also experience some temporary muscle soreness, particularly following more focused or remedial work.
Healthdirect notes that some soreness can occur following a massage, but significant or persistent pain should be discussed with your doctor.
Many people leave a session feeling more rested, while some notice a deeper sense of relaxation or calm.
Others may not notice much at all – and that’s perfectly okay. Everyone experiences a session differently, and even your own experience can vary from one day to another.
While Cheryl does her best to understand your concerns and tailor the session to your needs, I cannot guarantee a particular outcome or promise to eliminate pain or discomfort.
Some concerns may have been developing over a long period of time, and changes may take time too.
Muscle tension and discomfort can also be influenced by posture, movement patterns, daily activities, stress, sleep and other factors outside of treatment
Sometimes pain or discomfort may also have an underlying cause that what I offer cannot address and may require further assessment by an appropriate healthcare professional.
While Cheryl would love to be able to magically whisk every ache and pain away, but bodies don’t always work that way. Her aim is to work within her scope, listen to your body and provide the most appropriate treatment she can on the day. If something doesn’t seem to be responding as expected, she may recommend that you seek further assessment or medical advice.
6. Payments & Health Insurance
Cash or credit card are accepted.
i.e. VISA, Mastercard, eftpos, American Express, JCB, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
Right after you’ve receive your treatment session.
Healing with Cheryl does not have a HICAPS machine onsite.
Please request for a receipt which will be sent to your email address.
Proceed to make a self/fast claim directly with your health fund.
Your rebate may be claimed under Remedial Massage.
Prices are displayed in “Book A Session“.